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Yes, you can get health insurance in Florida with diabetes, and you can’t be turned down or charged more for it on a Marketplace plan. Most plans cover insulin, glucose monitors and supplies, but each item can fall under a different part of the plan, with its own cost. If you have Medicare, covered insulin costs no more than $35 a month.
The best way to compare plans is to follow your whole routine for a year. Tell us what you take, what equipment you use and where you get your supplies, and we check more than one copay.
Can you be denied coverage for diabetes? (No, pre-existing conditions are covered)
No. Marketplace plans can’t deny you or charge you more because you have diabetes. You still have to sign up during an enrollment period, use the plan’s network and follow its rules for treatment. And not every plan covers every brand of insulin or every device.
Insulin coverage on Marketplace plans vs Medicare
On a Marketplace plan, what you pay for insulin depends on the plan’s drug list (formulary), your deductible and your pharmacy copay. Look up your exact insulin, pen or vial, on the plan’s drug list.
Medicare has a firm limit. Under the current rule (in effect for 2026), a one-month supply of each Part B- or Part D-covered insulin costs no more than $35, and you don't pay a deductible for it. A three-month supply generally costs no more than $105. Under Part D, the $35 limit applies to everyone who takes insulin, including insulin used with a pump covered by Part B. The limit applies only to covered insulin, so check that your insulin is on the plan’s list.
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs): pharmacy or medical equipment?
It depends on the plan. Some plans cover a CGM at the pharmacy; others treat it as medical equipment that comes from a supplier. Sensors, transmitters and readers can each be billed differently. Medicare Part B may cover a CGM if you have diabetes and use insulin, or have a history of dangerous low blood sugar, and your doctor orders it. Prediabetes alone does not qualify.
Test strips, pumps and other diabetic supplies
Make a list: pump model, meter, test strips, lancets, sensors and how often you refill each one. A plan may make you use a certain supplier and limit how many you get unless your doctor shows you need more. Approval for a pump does not always cover every part or replacement. If you change plans, ask how your supply orders will move over so your next shipment is not late.
Picking a plan: copays vs deductible when you need monthly refills
Add up a full year: the premium plus what you expect to pay for drugs, equipment, lab work and visits. A plan with a higher premium can cost less overall if it uses flat copays instead of making you pay the deductible first. If your income qualifies you for extra savings (cost-sharing reductions), a Silver plan may come with a lower deductible and copays.
Example (made-up numbers): Say a Tampa adult on a Marketplace plan pays these costs in a year:
- Premium after any tax credit: $300 a month, or $3,600
- Insulin: $40 copay a month, not subject to the deductible, or $480
- CGM sensors: $250 a month, all counted toward a $3,000 deductible, or $3,000
- Four specialist visits at a $50 copay: $200
- Lab work of $500, at 20% after the deductible: $100
That adds up to $3,780 in care costs plus $3,600 in premiums: $7,380 for the year. In a bad year, the out-of-pocket maximum caps the care costs. For covered in-network care on a Marketplace plan, the most you can pay is $10,600 for 2026 and $12,000 for 2027 (one person), not counting premiums (HealthCare.gov: out-of-pocket maximum). Many plans set a lower limit. Open Enrollment for 2027 plans starts November 1, 2026; enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1.
Medicare: Part B supplies, Part D insulin and Special Needs Plans
Medicare pays for many supplies and equipment under Part B and for drugs under Part D. How you take insulin (pen, vial or pump) can change which part pays. People with diabetes may qualify for a C-SNP (a Medicare Advantage plan built for certain chronic conditions), but it still has rules on doctors, drugs and equipment. Check your endocrinologist, primary doctor, pharmacy and supplier in any plan before you switch.
Send us your prescriptions to compare plans
Send us your medicines and doses, your equipment, your suppliers and your doctors. Include any recent denial or approval letters if a benefit is giving you trouble. We line up the plans side by side; your doctor decides your treatment and sends any medical paperwork.
Official resources: HealthCare.gov: pre-existing conditions; Medicare.gov: insulin coverage; Medicare.gov: continuous glucose monitors; Medicare.gov: Special Needs Plans.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. For information on all of your options, please contact Medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE, or contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Marketplace insurance cover diabetic supplies?
Yes, usually. Marketplace plans generally cover diabetes supplies, but check each item: which benefit it falls under, which supplier you must use and if you need approval first.
Which CGM is covered by insurance?
It depends on the plan. Each plan picks the brands and models it covers and sets medical criteria. Check the sensor, transmitter and reader, and the supplier you must use.
Will insurance cover a CGM if I am prediabetic?
Usually not. A plan covers a CGM when you meet its medical criteria, and prediabetes alone does not meet Medicare's criteria for a CGM.
Is insulin capped for people with Medicare?
Yes. Under the current Medicare rule (in effect for 2026), you pay no more than $35 for a one-month supply of each Part B- or Part D-covered insulin product, with no deductible. A three-month supply generally costs no more than $105. We update this page when the rules change.
Is CGM covered under Medicare Part B or Part D?
Part B. Medicare generally covers eligible CGMs and their supplies under Part B as medical equipment. Medicare Advantage plans cover them under their own rules.
How do I get Medicare to pay for a CGM?
Your doctor checks that you meet Medicare's criteria, orders the CGM and writes down why you need it. Then you get it from a supplier that works with Medicare.
What free things can diabetics get?
Some preventive care, not free supplies. Marketplace plans cover certain preventive services at no cost, but insulin and supplies usually have a copay or count toward your deductible. With Medicare, covered insulin costs no more than $35 a month. With other plans, ask if a 90-day supply costs less and if the maker has a help program you qualify for.
Which health plan is best for diabetics?
The one that fits your whole routine: your doctors, medicines, equipment, suppliers and total cost for the year. A plan's name or one low insulin copay is not enough to decide.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or medical advice. Your plan documents, including the Summary of Benefits and Coverage, control what is covered and what you pay.
About the Author
Raymundo Guzman
I am Raymundo Guzman, a licensed independent insurance agent and the owner of Covered by Guzman. On the health side, I help Florida individuals, families and small businesses compare ACA Marketplace plans, Medicare Advantage and Part D, and dental and vision coverage, checking doctors and medications before anything is submitted. I work in English and Spanish, and a member of our team speaks Arabic. We usually meet by phone or video, and I stay available after enrollment.
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